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Sensory Storytelling with Ailie Finlay

All ages

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Join storyteller Ailie Finlay for an inclusive session with sensory stories, art, activities, and games. This is a fun and engaging session for everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their families and friends…
 

Nussaibah Younis: Fundamentally Funny

Wednesday 13 August 12:15 - 13:15

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Shortlisted for 2025's Women's Prize for Fiction, Fundamentally combines Nussaibah Younis' career in academia and Middle East peacekeeping with her recent training in stand-up comedy. Younis talks with us today about navigating cultural divides and the…
 

Paula Hawkins: An Unexpected Visitor

Wednesday 13 August 12:45 - 13:45

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Author of the global phenomenon Girl on a Train, Paula Hawkins joins Val McDermid to talk about her latest page-turning thriller…
 

Singing and Stories with Mr Men and Little Miss

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Wednesday 13 August 13:00 - 13:30

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Join storyteller George in a gentle Mr Men and Little Miss story journey. Perfect for young children, you’ll find lots of live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action, and movement – and classic characters from the much-loved Mr Men and……
 

Alice Mah & Madeleine Watts: Tragedies and Miracles

Wednesday 13 August 13:15 - 14:15

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Two writers grappling with our ties, commitments, and inheritance in the wake of environmental catastrophe come together to discuss their compelling new books with Caoilinn Hughes…
 

The Front List: Mark Kermode Live in 3D

Wednesday 13 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Join the UK’s favourite film critic, Mark Kermode, alongside very special guests – including Golden Globe-winning Succession patriarch Brian Cox – for a unique and energy-filled celebration of the silver screen…
 

Writing as Grief Practice: A Workshop with Halle O'Neal

Wednesday 13 August 13:30 - 15:00

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What can we learn from how people of the past confronted grief? Writing as a grief practice has comforted people across time and cultures, including in Japan where Buddhist writing rituals were thought to positively influence the Karma of your ancestors…
 

Scottish Writing is Thriving: A Sparkling Showcase

Wednesday 13 August 13:45 - 15:00

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Here at the Book Festival, it's our joy and privilege to shout from the rafters about the talented poets, novelists, thinkers, and performers contributing their diverse voices and fresh ideas to Scottish writing today. Featuring writers including Eilidh…
 

Olga Wojtas: Never Underestimate a Librarian

Wednesday 13 August 14:00 - 15:00

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Why not try? Lara Pawson: Object Lessons Lara Pawson: Object Lessons Thu 14 Aug 15:45 - 16:45
 

Singing and Stories with Mr Men Little Miss

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Wednesday 13 August 14:00 - 14:30

Singing and Stories with Mr Men Little Miss Find out more
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Join storyteller George in a gentle Mr. Men Little Miss story journey. Perfect for young children, you’ll find lots of live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action, and movement – and classic characters from the much-loved Mr. Men Little…